Patrick Mahomes: When OL dominates like that, it makes my job easier

The Chiefs were in Tampa on Sunday night and that made it hard not to think about their last visit to the city. Super Bowl LV did not go well for the Chiefs as the Bucs overwhelmed their offensive line and pressured Patrick Mahomes constantly en route to a 31-9 victory. Sunday night’s game featured [more]

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Matt LaFleur regrets “emotional decision” on challenge that cost Packers a late timeout

Packers coach Matt LaFleur made a mistake that could have been incredibly costly for the Packers on Sunday, challenging an incomplete pass and costing the team a timeout late in the fourth quarter of what ended up an overtime win over the Patriots. After the game, LaFleur admitted it was the wrong thing to do. [more]

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Dak Prescott’s return from thumb injury looms

Three weeks ago, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a broken bone in his hand. The injury was supposed to keep him out for up to eight weeks. He could be back in four. Prescott has said he is “eyeing” a return next week against the Rams. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the timeline could be [more]

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Hollywood Brown, Rondale Moore, J.J. Watt set to play for Cardinals

The Cardinals got defensive end J.J. Watt back in the lineup last weekend and they’re set to have another member of the team make his debut this Sunday. According to multiple reports, wide receiver Rondale Moore is expected to play against the Panthers on Sunday. Moore missed the first three games of the season with [more]

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Za’Darius Smith is active for the Vikings

Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith, who suffered a knee injury late in last Sunday’s win over the Lions, is good to go in London. Smith is active for Sunday’s game. Inactive for the Vikings are cornerback Andrew Booth, Jr., linebacker Luiji Vilain, guard/center Chris Reed, tackle Vederian Lowe, defensive line Esezi Otomewo. The Vikings will try [more]

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Report: Commanders are expected to activate Brian Robinson this week

Commanders running back Brian Robinson‘s comeback is reportedly expected to take a major step forward in the coming days. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Robinson is expected to be activated from the non-football injury list this week. Robinson will be eligible to be activated after the Commanders face the Cowboys on Sunday. Robinson [more]

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In firing UNC, NFLPA cited “failure to understand role” and “hostility” during investigation

On Saturday, the NFL Players Association exercised its prerogative under the Collective Bargaining Agreement to fire the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant involved in last Sunday’s decision to allow Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to return to action, despite demonstrating “gross motor instability” after his head struck the ground. According to NFL Media, the union cited two specific [more]

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